Here are some great ideas to help improve your child's learning while they are playing with their new toys...
Nintendo DS: 1) Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts
Description: Using the Nintendo DS touch screen, help Maxwell reach the Starite by solving a series of puzzles ranging from easy to challenging. Catch the Starite by writing down any object you can think of and watch it come to life. Try another word and watch as a completely different scenario unfolds. With your stylus and imagination, the possibilities are endless. Age: 6 and up Skills: Problem solving, spelling.
2) The “Learn” Series
Learn Math
Learn Geography
Description: Practicing your skills and honing your knowledge of facts can be fun with Learn Math for Nintendo DS. From DreamCatcher Interactive, this collection of math games can by synced with syllabuses for grades one through four, making it easy to ensure problems are just hard enough to keep students both interested and motivated. “Learn Science” is being released in February 2010. Age: Since it’s targeting grades 1 through 4, ages start at 5/6. Skills: Basic mathematics and/or geography skills. Resource: http://incredibledad.com/dad-tips/top-three-educational-nintendo-ds-games-for-young-kids/
Spelling: My Spelling**
Need an App to help your 5-12 year old kids practice their spelling? My Spelling is here to meet all your spelling word, spelling test, spelling list, spelling homework, spelling bee and spelling game needs. http://cuddlydragon.com/wpb/my-spelling/
Typing:
Everywhere you look in our community people are using computers to help them do their job faster and easier. Restaurants, automotive repair shops, stores, offices, schools... the list goes on and on. Typing is a skill that will help your child be more successful in any work place environment. Here is a website that will help your child get started learning to type... http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Got some new toys over the holidays?
Here are some great ideas to help improve your child's learning while they are playing with their new toys...
Nintendo DS:
1) Scribblenauts
Description: Using the Nintendo DS touch screen, help Maxwell reach the Starite by solving a series of puzzles ranging from easy to challenging. Catch the Starite by writing down any object you can think of and watch it come to life. Try another word and watch as a completely different scenario unfolds. With your stylus and imagination, the possibilities are endless.
Age: 6 and up
Skills: Problem solving, spelling.
2) The “Learn” Series
Description: Practicing your skills and honing your knowledge of facts can be fun with Learn Math for Nintendo DS. From DreamCatcher Interactive, this collection of math games can by synced with syllabuses for grades one through four, making it easy to ensure problems are just hard enough to keep students both interested and motivated. “Learn Science” is being released in February 2010.
Age: Since it’s targeting grades 1 through 4, ages start at 5/6. Skills: Basic mathematics and/or geography skills.
Resource: http://incredibledad.com/dad-tips/top-three-educational-nintendo-ds-games-for-young-kids/
Apple iPad, iPod, iPhone:
Grades K-1: Learn Site Words
Help your child learn to read with this app that contains over 300 sight words flashcards based on the popular Dolch Word List.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-sight-words/id341456761?mt=8
Grades 2-3: PopMath
This fun app will help your child learn their basic math facts.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/popmath-basic-math/id295536766?mt=8
Grades 4-5: Stack the States
This app is great for reviewing the US states and capitals.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stack-the-states/id381342267?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Andriod devices:
Math: Broken Calculator
The Broken Calculator aims to improve children’s math skills and “number sense” while having fun!.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.wzmn.games.brokencalc
Spelling: My Spelling**
Need an App to help your 5-12 year old kids practice their spelling? My Spelling is here to meet all your spelling word, spelling test, spelling list, spelling homework, spelling bee and spelling game needs.
http://cuddlydragon.com/wpb/my-spelling/
Typing:
Everywhere you look in our community people are using computers to help them do their job faster and easier. Restaurants, automotive repair shops, stores, offices, schools... the list goes on and on. Typing is a skill that will help your child be more successful in any work place environment. Here is a website that will help your child get started learning to type...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/